SEC Sues Alleged Head of Cryptocurrency Pyramid Scheme
Daniel Pacheco is accused of bilking investors out of $26.5 million.
Regulation
Oregon Pension Reform Squeaks Through Legislature
Bill barely passes both chambers; governor expected to sign into law.
Boeing Faces Slew of Class-Action Suits over 737 MAX Crashes
Shareholder lawsuits accuse plane maker of concealing safety problems.
Proposed Legislation Aims to Help Boost US Retirement Savings
Bipartisan bill calls for increased contribution limits, expanded access for workers.
European Commission Fines Banks €1 Billion for Currency Rigging
Barclays, RBS, Citigroup, JP Morgan, and MUFG allegedly participated in forex cartels.
SEC Halts Alleged Diamond-Related ICO Ponzi Scheme
Regulator charges cryptocurrency firms with securities fraud.
New Bill Would Conduct the Largest Investigation of Private Pensions in 40 Years
Bipartisan senators look for new ways to ensure retirement security.
Rhode Island Secures Church Pension Transparency
Bill’s passage will solve reporting loophole in religious institutions.
Institutional Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
Only 29% of working age Americans with disabilities are employed.
Switzerland OKs Tax and Pension Reforms
Referendum ends lower taxes aimed to attract foreign companies and boosts contributions to the state retirement system.
TPR Tightens Regulatory Grip
UK regulator’s three-year corporate plan calls for more proactive, targeted approach.
SEC Settles Charges Against Blockchain Investor
Canada’s NextBlock allegedly misled investors as to who was advising the company.
Chicago Sues State Comptroller over Pension Intercepts
City funds have been diverted to local pensions over alleged unpaid contributions.
Hospital Retirees Sue Newark Archdiocese for $2.7 Million in Lost Benefits
Suit claims Archdiocese hid IRS ruling that revoked ERISA protection.
FCA Bans, Fines Directors over £1 Million for Bad Pension Advice
Regulator said ‘reckless behavior’ led over 2,000 customers to invest $98.5 million in risky assets.